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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.

Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Durham's family-friendly events. Explore a diverse array of kid-friendly activities, family festivals, and interactive outings that cater to all ages. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, Durham offers a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring families together. Stay informed about the latest family-friendly happenings, and plan your weekends with the exciting array of cultural and recreational activities that Durham has to offer.

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  1. Woodland Walk at The Bowes Museum, with yellow daffodils lining the path.

    Add Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem that thrives around us. Take a guided leisurely stroll around the woodland walk to identify native plants and see and hear…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum
  2. Two children participating in Arts and Crafts activities at The Bowes Museum

    Add May Half Term - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    May Half Term - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    School’s out! This May half term, dive into a fantastic programme of free activities included within admission, inspired by The Bowes Museum’s wonderful collection, nature in the parkland and exclusive exhibitions.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for May Half Term - The Bowes Museum
  3. Two children hugging

    Add Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the…

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
  4. Locomotive outside of Locomotion's Collection Building

    Add S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion
  5. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
  6. A man in period dress standing beside a vintage car in Beamish Museum's town

    Add Festival of Transport 2025 to your Itinerary

    Festival of Transport 2025

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us for a nine-day Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for Festival of Transport 2025
  7. Durham Book Festival Logo

    Durham Book Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Durham Book Festival

    Durham

    Durham Book Festival is one of the country’s oldest literary festivals, taking place in and around Durham City, returning this year on 10th to 12th October.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
    More info for Durham Book Festival 2025
  8. Jeddy Bear and Gary wearing eye masks

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World
  9. The Bowes Museum and grounds

    Add LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
  10. People enjoy looking at a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Add Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  11. Pink and white Spring blossom

    Add Crook Hall Gardens and Durham in Blossom 2025 to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens and Durham in Blossom 2025

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Fall in love with blossom at Crook Hall Gardens, across the city of Durham and throughout the North East this year. Pick up a blossom map, take part in an event, or simply savour the uplifting impact of blossom.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Mar 2025to31 May 2025
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens and Durham in Blossom 2025
  12. Derwent Fest 2025 poster displaying some of the acts

    Add Derwent Fest 2025 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2025

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    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025
  13. World Family Fun Day poster

    Add World Family Fun Day to your Itinerary

    World Family Fun Day

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Enjoy free world crafts, games, science activities, and international music — plus delicious international food available to buy.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:30
    More info for World Family Fun Day
  14. Baker making a large, decorative loaf of bread at Beamish Museum

    Add Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  15. Queen Elsa, Princess Anna & Holly the Elf

    Add Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in The Great Hall of Arendelle for Afternoon Tea where we will meet Queen Elsa, Princess Anna & Holly the elf

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
  16. Child playing at the Plotters Forest with an adult at Raby Castle

    Add The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting to your Itinerary

    The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Join us at The Plotters’ Forest Outdoor Playground.  Make the most of the beautiful Spring sunshine and take part in the Little Gardeners Trail, complimentary with your Plotters’ Forest ticket.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting
  17. A family at Beamish Museum standing with a vintage bus being driven by a Transport Engager.

    Add Summer Fun at Beamish 2025 to your Itinerary

    Summer Fun at Beamish 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Enjoy a fantastic summer of fun at Beamish Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer Fun at Beamish 2025
  18. poster promoting free family fun day in Peterlee

    Add Free Family Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Free Family Summer Fun Day

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Helford Road, Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free  Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Free Family Summer Fun Day
  19. Young girl with coloured hair braids

    Add Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    Join us for some more hair-raising fun with another helping of our Hair Braids & Milkshakes event.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre
  20. Staff and children dressed up as Vikings at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Add Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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